Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science, Natural and Artificial Intelligence
Dartmouth College | |
United States, New Hampshire, Hanover | |
Nov 05, 2024 | |
Dartmouth College: School of Arts & Sciences: Interdisciplinary Studies: Cognitive Science Location Hanover, NH Open Date Aug 22, 2024 Description The Cognitive Science Program at Dartmouth College invites applications for full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin as early as July 1, 2025. We seek a scholar working at the intersection of natural and artificial intelligence, broadly conceived. The appointment will be in the Cognitive Science Program with close ties to the Department of Computer Science; at least one course per year will be cross-listed between the Cognitive Science Program and the Department of Computer Science. Demonstrated excellence in both research and teaching is required. Dartmouth College, a member of the Ivy League, is located in Hanover, New Hampshire. The Cognitive Science Program, which is part of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, has an innovative curriculum and fosters collegial interaction among faculty and students among multiple departments and across schools (Thayer School of Engineering, Tuck School of Business, and Geisel School of Medicine). Cognitive Science faculty advise graduate students through the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences; the person in this position may also advise graduate students in Computer Science. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are supported by the Guarini School for Graduate and Advanced Studies, including their diversity and inclusion initiatives. Dartmouth also has a strong focus on undergraduate research. The person in this position will be able to work with and mentor young scholars as they begin to make contributions to Cognitive Science and will have the opportunity to participate in programs sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Advising and Research. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who have a demonstrated ability to contribute to Dartmouth's diversity initiatives in research, such as the E. E. Just STEM Scholars Program, the Women in Science Program, and Academic Summer Undergraduate Research Experience. To learn more about Cognitive Science at Dartmouth, visit https://cognitive-science.dartmouth.edu. Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. People with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives make the Dartmouth community diverse, which enhances academic excellence. Applicants should include a statement that addresses how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth's commitment to diversity in service of academic excellence. Qualifications Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D in Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field (or be ABD with degree conferred by the start date). Applicants should have a clear record of excellence in research at the intersection of natural and artificial intelligence. In addition, they should have a demonstrated ability to teach interdisciplinary courses that cover material at the intersection of computer science and cognitive science, as well as a record of successful mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds. Effective classroom teaching is essential for this position. Application Instructions Please submit all materials listed below electronically to Interfolio:
Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Application review will begin October 20, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries to cognitive.science@dartmouth.edu. For all openings in Arts and Sciences, please visit our Faculty Recruitment page. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct
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